Metoclopramide Injection and NovoLog PenFill

• Generic Name: metoclopramide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Metozolv ODT, Reglan

Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.

Metoclopramide oral (taken by mouth) is used for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief.

Metoclopramide oral is also used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals.

Metoclopramide injection is used to treat severe diabetic gastroparesis. The injection is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery, or to aid in certain medical procedures involving the stomach or intestines.

• Generic Name: insulin aspart
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fiasp, NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFill, NovoLOG FlexTouch, Fiasp PenFill, Fiasp FlexTouch

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. NovoLog PenFill is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.

NovoLog PenFill is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. NovoLog PenFill is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin.

NovoLog PenFill may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.